Ronald A. Perella, 69, passed away Wednesday August 27, 2014 at his home in The Villages, Florida surrounded by family.

He retired from the Akron Police Department in 1997 after 26 years of dedicated service. During his service he was honored to receive the 1994 Akron Optimist Club's Philip G. Barnes Police Officer of the Year Award. He then worked as an investigator forthe Akron and Summit County Prosecutor's Office until 2004 when he and his wife Stephanie realized their dream of moving to Florida.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents Albert and Mary Perella and brother and sister-in-law Joseph and Connie Perella.

In addition to his wife Stephanie he is survived by son Dominic, daughter-in-law Jessicaand grandson Niccolo Perella; daughter Angela Perella and grandchildren Tylor and Tommy Tona; brother and sister-in-law Manny and Jean Ann Perella; loving nieces, nephews and cousins; and many friends. He will be greatly missed by all those who loved him and whose lives he touched.

As per Ron's wishes, cremation has taken place. Family and friends may visit from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday September 24, 2014 at Hennessy Funeral Home located at 552 North Main Street Akron Ohio. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday September 25, 2014 at Holy Cross Cemetery 100 East Waterloo Road Akron Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Ron's memory to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or the American Cancer Society.